tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60596554624717185122024-02-02T09:14:57.427+00:00Beauty MeccaBeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.comBlogger638125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-46505807080238051982012-05-08T15:42:00.005+00:002012-05-08T15:42:59.185+00:00Bye Bye, BeautyMeccaNow, I'm not giving up beauty blogging AT ALL but I am sort of giving up this blog.<br />From now on, all my content will be over at www.<a href="http://www.lindseykelk.com/">LindseyKelk.com</a> - as if I would stop rattling on about mascaras... shame on you for even thinking it!<br /><br />See you there, 'kay? 'Kay.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-36039906878484195412012-05-05T04:44:00.001+00:002012-05-05T04:45:02.039+00:00Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now, I never hear a lot about Chanel's make up range. I don't know if that's because they don't court bloggers so much it because the higher price points put us off their products but I was recently tempted to give some of their products a go and maaaaaaan, I wish I hadn't.
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I was at a friend's wedding about a month ago and couldn't help but gush over my old roommate's eyeliners (because that's who I am). I was by that girl's side all day long and even though it was on the inside lower rim (my make up nemesis), it never smudged, never faded, never looked anything less than perfect. When she told me it was Chanel (just like her handbag, the cow) I knew I had a date with the Bloomingdales counter. Sure enough, days later, I trotted in and parted with $60, coming away with the black and the espresso waterproof eyeliners.
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Not one to do things by halfs, I immediately got on a plane to Texas and put these bad boys to the test. 90 degree heat? Check. Twelve hours driving around hill country in a tiny Fiat 500 with a boy? Check. Swimming pool and frozen margaritas? Check, check, check. And did these eyeliners smudge once? No. No they did not. They didn't smudge when I went dancing, they didn't smudge when I fell <i>asleep </i>in them.<i> </i>And yet, if you wanted to smudge them out into a beautiful smokey eye, they did exactly as they were told and stayed exactly where I put them.<br />
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And that's why I'm sad. Because now I'm going to have to spend $30 every time I want a new eyeliner. Damn you, Chanel.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-63750177940595306172012-01-31T00:18:00.003+00:002012-01-31T00:28:40.602+00:00John Frieda's California WavesI love getting my hair did. It's probably up there in my top ten things to do along with shopping, sleeping, petting kittens and sitting in the sun by Barton Springs with a good book. But who has the time or financial wherewithal to get their hair did or go to Austin, Texas, whenever they want to feel better about life?<br /><br />Happily, the lovely people at John Frieda have put a shit ton of videos up on YouTube to show us how to make our hair pretty at home. Bless 'em. I like the California Waves because I'm growing my hair out a bit at the moment and I've been having an arse of a time getting any texture into it - straight, straight, straight. But now, wavy, wavy, wavy.<br />Awesome.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/y_yYSfXqhAY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><br />There are heaps more on YouTube, let me know if you try any of these out!BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-2406023443103675072011-12-26T23:29:00.002+00:002011-12-26T23:46:31.063+00:00My 2011 FavouritesI can't believe it's two weeks since I've blogged.<br />For shame.<br />Well, at least I'm back and ready to bother you with my favourite beauty finds of 2011...<br />I want to clarify, these aren't necessarily 2011 launches because quite frankly, I'm not nearly as up on launches as I used to be and I don't read all the press releases I should (more shame) but they are things I found and loved over the last twelve months. I'm posting the list now, before I forget but I'll update each item on the list with a little bit about why I love them when a) I've got more than a minute to do it b) I'm not writing a book and c) I'm not watching Boxing Day Match of the Day.<br /><br />Benfit Cha Cha Tint - gorgeous coral stain that lasts and lasts and lasts<br /><br />Benefit They're Real mascara - This year's killer mascara. I like to layer over BadGal because I'm wasteful but still lovely on its own<br /><br />Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill shadows - Amazing foiled eyes. Everyone always asks what I'm wearing<br /><br />Dr Dennis Grossman Alpha Beta Daily Peel Pads - CHANGED MY LIFE. Seriously.<br /><br />Juliette Has a Gun Not a Perfume - Most delicious perfume in forever and has tempted me away from Coco Mademoiselle...<br /><br />Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer - Cheap, cheerful and (whisper) better than Touche Eclat<br /><br />EOS lip balms - Love the packaging, love the product<br /><br />Fresh lip balms - Um, love the packaging, love the product - pricey though<br /><br />Estee Lauder Idealist Illuminator - I've converted so many people to this. Love.<br /><br />Dr Jart+ BB Cream - I will talk about this later but OH MY GOD. BUY.<br /><br />Sally Hansen Nail Effects Strips - I like the patterned and glitter effects strips SO MUCH. Thanks Sally.<br /><br />Shellac Gel Polishes - Long-lasting polishes that have changed my life - no chips = people think I'm a grown up, yeah!<br /><br />Laura Mercier Baked Shadows - SO pretty, use them dry for a nice subtle effect, wet for drama<br /><br />MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack - Late to this party but totally converted<br /><br />The millions of Nars lipsticks I have bought during the year - special mentions to Manhunt and Mayflower<br /><br />Obviously these aren't the only things I've tried and loved this year but they are the things that I've rebought or have found their way into my every day kit. Impressive. I'd love to hear what as found a home in your make-up bag in 2011 - email me at lindsey@lindseykelk.com or tweet @lindseykelkBeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-86822261554437310772011-12-11T22:20:00.004+00:002011-12-11T22:39:26.864+00:00Skin Art Temporary TattoosNow, I'm the first to admit that I'm a glitter fiend. At least sixty percent of my wardrobe is glittered or sequinned and all my favourite eyeshadows are at the very least, shimmertastic. I actually had to be physically removed from the glitter spray counter in Sephora on Wednesday...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1PzGCGzbldIzjnyRTxuy7yU-7OmyavdmXdk5aD1t1MTGJU6oYw2FTm4VW6seCw0La1HUmur8a1ijvK-UhQ38Vnf1V2Q967XWxl9R2IEI7_Bdiezq89SFwdRxn_fNMk23hydSRaGr1MS0/s1600/art14.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1PzGCGzbldIzjnyRTxuy7yU-7OmyavdmXdk5aD1t1MTGJU6oYw2FTm4VW6seCw0La1HUmur8a1ijvK-UhQ38Vnf1V2Q967XWxl9R2IEI7_Bdiezq89SFwdRxn_fNMk23hydSRaGr1MS0/s320/art14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685000923497638978" border="0" /></a><br />So you can imagine how excited I was to receive the press release from Skin Art about their Glitter Tattoo Kit. How perfect for Christmas? The kit comes with stencils, glue and glitters so you can use the kit as is or come up with your own design and the tattoos last for up to five days! I would hope you shower enough not to make it to five days... If you're not glitter-inclined, you could go for the regular Tattoo Kit that has 99 easy to apply tats.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiFrnrmR5fX-O8-7fDMerpyinSJkf7CHONRoNEZ5Jp-MimVNqAkDpRGDuU9EgPz1amT2SHM5UcRBUEArql_JlBBE6UJsHus2pSS8Lks9U9cZTgMpUxSxsxh0V1ln79r5jCe-Lf6rOgR4/s1600/art1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiFrnrmR5fX-O8-7fDMerpyinSJkf7CHONRoNEZ5Jp-MimVNqAkDpRGDuU9EgPz1amT2SHM5UcRBUEArql_JlBBE6UJsHus2pSS8Lks9U9cZTgMpUxSxsxh0V1ln79r5jCe-Lf6rOgR4/s320/art1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685001150326602146" border="0" /></a><br />Since I've already got my own ink, I'm definitely erring towards the glitter but that will surprise no one...<br /><br />The Temproary Tattoo Kit retails at £8.00 and Glitter Tattoo Kit £14.00, both from Boots and Boots.comBeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-34173728284640863192011-12-10T04:18:00.002+00:002011-12-10T04:30:00.804+00:00A Few of My Favourite Things...OK, I promise to pull up my blogging socks from now on. I've been terrible. But the good news is, I'm procrastinating on the new book like a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mofo</span> so prepare <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thyselves</span> for a <span style="font-style: italic;">lot</span> of new posts...<br />Starting right now with the things I can't get enough of right now.<br /><br />First things first, I've got a couple of new obsessions that you can get in on and I think they've made a huge difference to my make up. At least, they've had a lot of compliments and I think that's always a telling thing, right?<br /><br />I've been pretty ill of late and quite frankly, suffering a lot of self-inflicted rough mornings so my eyes have been a big focus for me. Happily, I've also been on a bunch of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">photoshoots</span> for my Marie Claire column (have you read it? Have you?) and learned lots of new tricks from my make up artist, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Steph</span>. Having been a dedicated Touche Eclat fan for so long, I was amazed to find I could get more or less the exact same result from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Maybelline's</span> Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer. I like the 'Brightener' shade for under my eyes and really, I'm totally smitten. Can't get enough of this one.<br /><br />Then, on my lower inner rims, I've been using a bright, slight silver pencil. This was a tip straight from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Steph</span> and it makes a <span style="font-style: italic;">huge</span> difference. It has to be a light silver though, too dark and you're closing the area up. After going through my epic silver pencil collection (I'm a metallic freak) the best option for me was a 17 chunk pencil. I have no idea if it's still available, I hope so. The consistency is so soft and the shade is perfect. Lots of shimmer but no glitter. after lining the lower inner rim, I take a black pencil (I've been using my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Estee</span> Lauder Double Wear in Black) and line the inner upper rims, just flicking out at the very edges to create some shape and definition but mostly leaving the upper lid clear. Then I've been using Benefit's RSVP on the upper lid and tons of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Estee</span> Lauder Double Wear mascara in black. Super, super cute look. Very low maintenance and very effective as a day to night look - just add black liner to the top lash line before you head out and you're done!<br /><br />OK, I have to go and write another book. Back tomorrow (hopefully!).<br />Oh, and did I mention I Heart Vegas is out now? You could totally buy that. I'm just saying.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-69872438583982756932011-11-01T18:12:00.002+00:002011-11-01T18:17:11.012+00:00Maaaan I'm lazySorry to have vanished, it's been a busy old month.<br />1. I had a birthday (not relevant really but it could be)<br />2. I've moved into my own apartment<br />3. I've been building a lot of flatpack furniture<br />4. I've been unpacking a lot of boxes<br />5. I've been dressing up as a Pan Am stewardess and a Care Bear.<br /><br />It was Halloween. It happened. Get over it.<br />I have to say, my Pan Am costume was <span style="font-style: italic;">made</span> by my L'Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour in Beyonce's Red. No, really, me and Bey. We're practically one being.<br /><br />Now I'm settled(ish) into the new place, I expect life to return to something vaguely normal so there will be lots of lovely posting and lots of nonsense. You can expect to hear a lot about the Temptu foundation system and Juliette has a Gun perfume because I'm in love with them both right now. And Shellac manicures because they're awesome. And probably Twilight because it's on FX ALL THE TIME and I can't seem to turn it off.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-15843261207193009152011-10-05T19:11:00.003+00:002011-10-05T19:20:27.202+00:00Bliss Fabulous Skin-Reviving Rubberizing MaskSo, I've been ever so slightly rubbish lately - sorry. There's no excuse but really, lots going on, most of it good, some of it not so good, some of it downright rubbish and the arse end of it is that I look shit. Really, really shit. Turning 31 on Monday didn't help...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUF6-_ClMk82ueAMFT7Pd7k-kQrRwCRFHwFGhnxF4vJ62KyyC-_mE6Ew8Dww0pfKdvUcvLfPZmKIKQWK19nkYje0YvyHCqZq0eQ0jBkoV5q0nAQZeK9bUBXNT6brIxIXWrkTYPbjXerc/s1600/P291439_hero.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUF6-_ClMk82ueAMFT7Pd7k-kQrRwCRFHwFGhnxF4vJ62KyyC-_mE6Ew8Dww0pfKdvUcvLfPZmKIKQWK19nkYje0YvyHCqZq0eQ0jBkoV5q0nAQZeK9bUBXNT6brIxIXWrkTYPbjXerc/s320/P291439_hero.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660089766877544370" border="0" /></a><br />Anyway, what did help was the amazing Bliss Fabulous Skin Reviving Rubberizing Mask.<br />I've had this in my testing drawer for the longest time and just haven't had half an hour to give it a shot but, wow, I'm so glad I did. Aside from the fact that it's super awesome fun times for your skin (full of seaweed, bilberry and vitamin C) it's the most fun you can have at home with a face mask. And that's a lot of fun.<br /><br />It's easy, really. You mix the powder with water and then slather the cool sticky goo on your face then lay your ass down for twenty minutes while the whole thing rubberizes. Once it's solid, you get the extreme pleasure of peeling the tick layer of rubber off your chops, taking all sorts of dead skin and bad times with it. Brilliant. Each box includes six masks, six mixing sticks, a measuring cup and joy. The joy isn't listed on the ingredients but it's there.<br /><br />I have decided it is as good for the soul as it is for the complexion and that I'm peeling away all life's shitty shit along with the mask.<br />But you can probably just use it as a face mask and it will be fine.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-42959541194474604992011-09-17T18:21:00.005+00:002011-09-17T18:30:18.574+00:00Clinique MascarasI've posted a lot about mascaras here, I know, but quite frankly that's because they're amazing.<br />And so Ms Keren has a wonderful post for us all about the fabulous mascaras from our friends at Clinique... BEHOLD!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_s7ysbCnWlPKNID1nKr6__C4diR1SOPZnQi8s7r3K2L7wP6XlRPlVixolwCcY2iS46bmSpwck5VcEn5q6m5gC4T6wDWd1zqiQjVBusZDXo_1rktqVbOnzooRZRf0q7GO3VQPcadUXXZ8/s1600/Bottom+Lash+Blogger+Event+August+2011+208.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_s7ysbCnWlPKNID1nKr6__C4diR1SOPZnQi8s7r3K2L7wP6XlRPlVixolwCcY2iS46bmSpwck5VcEn5q6m5gC4T6wDWd1zqiQjVBusZDXo_1rktqVbOnzooRZRf0q7GO3VQPcadUXXZ8/s320/Bottom+Lash+Blogger+Event+August+2011+208.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653396520275515250" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;">I have troubles choosing which mascara from all the millions out there...<br /><br />Luckily for me, and now you lovely readers, Clinique have grouped all theirs together so you can decide from either a daytime natural loo</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;">k, special occasion or all out glamour... As modelled by the cutest dolls posing in their m</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;">ini sets!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9t-c71M_FJ2a-cnFw4C6X1zQLJiwl6aLrroqBe4T1yTYUqF054pO_-6yif_zT4JX1r9qLwfTQ1_czOMLsGKJe4Cww5VwqkeK9CmFO6v22Pfc4w5zh-6_saLwEnBGnVj4lPvwpVAUWwc/s1600/Bottom+Lash+Blogger+Event+August+2011+229.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9t-c71M_FJ2a-cnFw4C6X1zQLJiwl6aLrroqBe4T1yTYUqF054pO_-6yif_zT4JX1r9qLwfTQ1_czOMLsGKJe4Cww5VwqkeK9CmFO6v22Pfc4w5zh-6_saLwEnBGnVj4lPvwpVAUWwc/s320/Bottom+Lash+Blogger+Event+August+2011+229.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653397385712040498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The one with the teeny tiny disco won me over, and I chose the High Definition Lashes*. I am very happy with my choice! I had already fallen in love with lash power and was wearing it for all occasions. But I now have different looks for day and evening, I rocked my new more full-on lash look on Saturday night with Lash Building Primer*, High Definition Lashes and Bottom Lash*, and felt more 'done' .... my friends commented on how long and thick my lashes looked. So all in all – Clinique have managed to completely win me over with 3 products. N</span><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;">ow I also have the High Impact Lash Curling Mascara* to try... Will this be another winner?<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3zOkG0fhzXcs3QJDBtiTDCYxJc3dzXlZzpZZ1z31m8198qzzi7bKRjD8dFmjwG7ODEXnMyRqgTg4m-F6gu4VNGaADu8BNYqdWL93HlytMJY0MrnXGTMXsIfoiqTGrx82MYPSnd93L_I/s1600/Bottom+Lash+Blogger+Event+August+2011+248.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3zOkG0fhzXcs3QJDBtiTDCYxJc3dzXlZzpZZ1z31m8198qzzi7bKRjD8dFmjwG7ODEXnMyRqgTg4m-F6gu4VNGaADu8BNYqdWL93HlytMJY0MrnXGTMXsIfoiqTGrx82MYPSnd93L_I/s320/Bottom+Lash+Blogger+Event+August+2011+248.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653397534416518994" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br />Here’s a run down of all the mascara’s on offer...<br /><br /><b>Bottom Lash Mascara</b> – you probably think you don’t need this baby, but I’ve found it super easy to apply, as unlike normal size mascara wands it defines even the wispiest lashes. And it’s the same formula as Lash power so does NOT smudge. RRP £10.00.<br /><br /><b>High Lengths</b> – I haven’t tried this one, but Clinique say it their most lengthening and lifting mascara yet, with a special curved wand applicator that follows the natural curvature of the eyes... RRP £15.00<br /><br /><b>High Impact Curling Mascara</b> – I’ll be reviewing this soon, but Clinique say it lasts 24 hours without running or smudging. RRP £15.00<br /><br /><b>Lash Power</b> - As previously discovered, it does not smudge or smear. Yet the formula removes easily with warm water. RRP £15.00<br /><br /><b>High Definition Lashes</b> – features the double-sided brush and comb wand, which lengthens AND volumises for a really glam look. Love it! RRP £15.00<br /><br /><b>Lash Doubling</b> - I haven’t tried this one, but Clinique say it’s the ideal all-rounder that thickens, lengthens and curls. RRP £15.00<br /><br /><b>Naturally Glossy</b> – this is the one that Clinique say looks very natural, and has virtually no clumping, flaking or smudging. RRP 15.00<br /><br /><b>High Impact</b> – creates lashes with dramatic volume, length and intense colour without having to build up layers of mascara.<br /><br />And lastly,<br /><b>Lash Building Primer </b>– I haven’t used lash primer before, but I like the fact that it dries really quickly so you don’t have to wait long to apply your mascara after, and helps it last longer and slick on more smoothly! RRP £10.00<br /><br />Phew! Which one are you going to try?<br /><br />*press samples</span>BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-55769432092777605202011-09-07T23:17:00.002+00:002011-09-07T23:43:11.134+00:00Fashion's Night OutTomorrow is one of my favourite nights of the year, when all of New York turns out in their best togs, listens to bands and picks up some uber bargains. Yup, it's Fashion's Night Out. Already. Bloody hell.<br /><br />Anyway, here's what I'll be up to*<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bands<br /></span>Just like Natalie Imbruglia before me, I'm totally torn. Beach Fossils, one of my favourite bands, are playing at Bloomingdales, one of my favourite stores. But Best Coast, who I still haven't seen, are playing at Helmut Lang. And my friends, Bear Hands are playing with White Rabbits at Rockefeller Center. ARGH.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sephora</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Soho</span><br />Stila’s iconic “Stila Girl” illustrationsare super cute but for the first time ever, Stila is bringing them to life and giving fans the chance to have their very own “Stila Girl” illustration created while receiving a makeover from a Stila Pro Artist. The first 50 people to stop by Stila’s touch-up booth at Sephora’s SoHo location will leave with a gorgeous glow and their personalized sketch. What are the chances of me being one of those 50 people?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sephora Columbus Circle</span><br />Ooh, Peter Thomas Roth!<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>My brother loves his skincare prods and i'm very excited about his new lash-enhancing liner, Lashes to Die For Liner. And there's a mini Lashes to Die For mascara for people who show. Hmm.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sephora Times Square</span><br />GHD will be recreating iconic looks from Katy Perry's campaign and the lucky ladies getting their hair did, will also get their pics shot celeb photog Phillip Angert <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> there's lots of loot to be had. Ooh.<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:Century Gothic;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;"></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Sephora Herald Square<br /></span>I'm also pretty tempted to hit the Herald Square store to try out Temptu airbrush make up.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ricard Rojas Salon<br /></span>For $40, fashionistas will receive a goodie bag packed with products from Oribe and Sebastian, a blow out and an express manicure at his Upper East Side salon.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Sounds prettttttty good.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Marc Jacobs</span><br />No one will be surprised that a trip to the Marc Jacobs store on Mercer Street is on my to-do list. Dakota Fanning will be signing bottles of Oh, Lola! and answering my questions about the Twilight movies. Probably.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vera Wang</span><br />Love Vera Wang? Love ice cream? Hunt down her ice cream truck, because Vera will be giving away samples of her new scent, Lovestruck, and ice cream treats all over the city, starting at her Mercer Street store at six pm.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Voli Vodka</span><br />And after all of this, I'll be hitting up each and every venue serving Voli Skinny Vodka cocktails - Spanx at Bloomingdales<span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span>the Allure lounge<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>and Judith Ripka boutique.<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Phew. I'm knackered.<br />Early night, I think.<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><br />*disclaimer: I will probs make one, maybe two of these events. I'm lazy.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-61687507657783263402011-08-12T15:01:00.003+00:002011-08-12T15:12:06.609+00:00Clinique Black Honey I am am getting so excited about autumn.
<br /><div class="sub1"><p style="text-align: justify;">Now I know everyone loves summer (except me) and they want the sunshine (except me) and the long light nights (except me) but autumn is my favourite. It's not too cold, not too hot and my make up doesn't melt. Seriously, you can't even wear make up in NYC right now. It's heartbreaking.
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<br />But it's going to be OK. Soon I'll be able to launch into all of the wonderful Fall collections and smother my porcelain visage with all the slap Sephora has to offer. For starters, I'll be playing with Clinique's awesome new collection, The New Black. Inspired by their classic Black Honey gloss, the collection is So Pretty.<i>
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<br /></i>I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at this and have been all over the double ended lipgloss/almost lipstick - the only thing you can wear without fear of a meltdown right now - and I can't wait to start playing with the eye palette<span style="font-style: italic;">, </span>perfect for a pretty smokey eye, on any eye colour but I think especially on blue eyes.
<br />Which I happen to have.
<br />Everything's coming up Millhouse!<i>
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<br />Check it out at <a href="http://www.clinique.co.uk">Clinique.co.uk</a><i>
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Benefit.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ54kyPlxcqaNUz3iQTs0eeHOXS1kYo3K9PRHaXtPmi0jHEGK1FXWF9gHtQffVhnxglOhoGnovCT2w5btJU3mf1YHWRNVB1HGcdthmIM-CNz0q3_y-NAfZrcVix-tlqpUcz5ksjO_OoAA/s1600/cha+cha+tint.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ54kyPlxcqaNUz3iQTs0eeHOXS1kYo3K9PRHaXtPmi0jHEGK1FXWF9gHtQffVhnxglOhoGnovCT2w5btJU3mf1YHWRNVB1HGcdthmIM-CNz0q3_y-NAfZrcVix-tlqpUcz5ksjO_OoAA/s320/cha+cha+tint.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637773404046267906" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'd read about Bad Gal and BeneTint of course but there were so may other wonderful things. The Bathina range, the Eye Bright pencil, Playsticks foundation, my beloved It Stick, not to mention High Beam, FY EYE (which I ended up bulk buying in Las Vegas two years later), Kitten body powder and You Rebel - the list goes on a bit, as you can see. And that's before Dandelion, Georgia and all the other wonderful powder boxes. The products were cute and quirky (as I wished to believe I was) and above all else, they were actually good. That's what I love about Benefit, its not style over substance, it's style <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> substance. Awesome.<br /><br />That said, I was a bit wary when I saw the neon orange Cha Cha Tint bottle. I always have a bottle of BeneTint around (especially in the New York summer when a stain is an essential) and I've dabbled with PosieTint but a coral version? Really? But my concerns have been put well and truly to rest. I'm obsessed. As with the other tints in the Benefit range, you need to move quickly when applying so I like to do one cheek and then the other. Just two or three little dots, rubbed in to the apple of the cheek, blending up and back. Obviously, you should pop it wherever works best for you. For the lips, I love this way more than BeneTint. Cha Cha Tint has a more opaque formula and leaves such a fantastic colour on lips and obvs, if you've used it as your cheek colour, you've got perfect coordination right there but, because your natural lip colour comes into play, there's a subtle change, so you're not too matchy matchy.<br /><br />Yes, it is a coral but it's a beautiful pinkish coral that looks fantastic in my pale skin as a cheek tint and lip colour and, while we were on the Marie Claire Inspire & Mentor tour, my agent - olive skin, brown hair - also picked up a bottle and looked amazing in it. Just so fresh and summery. So hurrah Benefit, you've done it again.<br /><br />And you have also succeeded in reminding me of the time my grandad tried to teach me the cha cha cha and it was disaster.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-50656177220476894502011-08-03T15:12:00.003+00:002011-08-03T15:22:15.375+00:00The Eyes Have ItI've heard it's a wee bit warm in England today.<br />Right. Get over it.<br />I've been back in NYC almost a week and it's really, really bloody warm. Almost 100 degrees warm, OK? Do you have any idea what this does to a girl's make up? Nothing good, let me tell you.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Rscau-0okwl_souWWvvr9Gi5ycB0fkZpeWLXFC6Em4g-4D9GLoHKGxCrEtm8fhAr0EzOY3jbtHrI09lCSGRJAsbzfMdUki7ziwvPvQL6LGab40DTI4Tjy81Rcb6RMSt_j2t-Bv7s-pI/s1600/topshop.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Rscau-0okwl_souWWvvr9Gi5ycB0fkZpeWLXFC6Em4g-4D9GLoHKGxCrEtm8fhAr0EzOY3jbtHrI09lCSGRJAsbzfMdUki7ziwvPvQL6LGab40DTI4Tjy81Rcb6RMSt_j2t-Bv7s-pI/s320/topshop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636649771942414594" border="0" /></a><br />Happily, after much testing, I can confirm I have the perfect sunny day eye combo so that's one less thing for you to worry about. Prepare thyself...<br /><br />Start with a primer if you have one (never hurts, I love Urban <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Decay's</span> Primer Potion) then slick on a lid full of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">TopShop's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">longlasting</span> eye crayon in Equinox. It's a beautiful pale gold that can be layered up for a more intense metallic finish or played down for a summery shimmer. Love. Now, the crayon lasts well on it's own but to really kick its arse, add a light brushing of Armani's Eyes to Kill <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Noka</span> powder over the top. Somehow, this amazing product looks and feels like silk but gives the most intense metallic finish when layered. I mean, for <span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">reals</span></span> the pay off here is intense.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IF33-z9eXa9OkZHxUm8HkSTDc_Hp998U7HOJigZxkB0wgKb3h_q8GdlO8UANw9Ba43bsMQbfY25hhIS78fYuTBEHimush1h0CxYSttyVPTLdoD4cJuFrcHkjQn9jA7ZL0fygygCTzHA/s1600/Armani+Eyes+2+Kill+Intense+8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IF33-z9eXa9OkZHxUm8HkSTDc_Hp998U7HOJigZxkB0wgKb3h_q8GdlO8UANw9Ba43bsMQbfY25hhIS78fYuTBEHimush1h0CxYSttyVPTLdoD4cJuFrcHkjQn9jA7ZL0fygygCTzHA/s320/Armani+Eyes+2+Kill+Intense+8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636649867215571938" border="0" /></a><br />For day, keep things light and just add a slick of your favourite waterproof mascara, then you're good to go. The metallic elements pick up the light and make your eyes sparkle but not in an overdone way, and they don't run or disappear halfway down your face. For night time, add a charcoal grey liner close to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">lashline</span> for definition or go a little crazier with a deep espresso brown, then add a couple more layers of the Armani powder for a really intense, sexy, smudgy smokey eye. And obviously, several thousand more coats of mascara.<br />I'm in love.<br /><br /><br />*Not an original post title I know, but I'm on a book deadline here, what more do you want?BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-83445381909512106482011-07-18T20:49:00.002+00:002011-07-18T20:53:17.659+00:00Festival Must Haves<style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">This weekend I braved my first festival in four years and I can’t actually believe I did it. The last time I went to a music festival (Reading, 2007) someone threw a bottle of wee at my head on the way into the arena on the first day and on the second night, someone came into our tent to ask if we had something I could use as drumsticks. At four in the morning. He got a kick in the face for his trouble. And I got my tent weed on in retaliation.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">But alas, alack, I returned to the festival circuit but this time as an actual act! Someone people allegedly want to see! I don’t know that it’s true but someone at Latitude apparently believed it was. Still, at least I was better prepared than I was in 2007... Disposable contact lenses and pop-up tents can change your life.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">As well as the wee-themed 2007 trip to Reading, I’ve got a few other festivals under my belt and I’m well aware of their beauty shortcomings. In fact, who are we kidding, beauty? I’m well aware of their hygiene shortcoming. I consider myself lucky not to have home stinking and diseased. As I was trying to carry as little as possible and yet achieve some sort of ‘I’m not a skank, honest’ effect*, this is what I had in my (shudder) backpack.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Neutrogena Face Wipes</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Elemis Lavender Toner</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- La Mer SPF 30 Fluid</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Clarins Beauty Flash Balm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Crappy shower gel from Duane Reade</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Neutrogena SPF 100 Spray</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Avon SSS Bug Spray</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Nars The Multiple mini in Orgasm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Estee Lauder Double Wear Mascara in Black</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill in Noka</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Dior Lip Glow</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">- Jurlique Anti-Bacterial Gel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> I’ve always been a big fan of big, dark eyes at festivals. If ever there was a place where you can get away with the ‘yeah, I slept in my eyeliner and it looks awesome’ look, it’s at a festival. Of course, while slept in is a good look, it’s not an ideal scenario for your skin so the wipes are essential. Granted I think the shower gel is a bit of a stretch, in ten years I haven’t seen running water at a festival that hasn’t reduced me to tears. This year wasn't that different. So. Much. Mud.<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><br />*I was supposed to be reading with Helen Fielding. She didn't show. I think that's because Bridget v. v. hates camping. It's not a mini break, is it?<br /></span></p>BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-13174358628751080262011-07-09T22:39:00.002+00:002011-07-09T22:43:47.617+00:00Elemis Fresh Skin + Signed Book Giveaway Take 2It's been an odd old Saturday so here's some good news.<br />The winner of our second Elemis Fresh Skin giveaway and signed book (as pulled out of a hat by our cat*) is...<br /><br />Lindsay Rogers!<br /><br />Back to proper blogging next week. It's too hot to live right now. Well, not live but you know what what I mean. Wah, wah, etc, etc.<br /><br />*I'm thinking Riddley needs her own column - she is very particular in her make up preferences and only chews on my best brushes. The cow.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-10464121944954011292011-07-05T13:36:00.002+00:002011-07-05T13:41:42.540+00:00Colour Xtreme Summer Hair WinnerHurrah! We have a winner! What a lovely way (for me because I'm lazy) to start a Tuesday!<br /><br />The winner, as pulled out of an Urban Outfitters straw trilby I bought in TExas and never wore because it look <span style="font-style: italic;">awful </span>is... CATH BORE!<br />Congrats, Cath, I'll email for your details.<br /><br />Sorry if you didn't win, don't be sad, lots more competitions to come.<br />Might just try to finish this book first...BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-76630737196359539472011-07-01T13:09:00.003+00:002011-07-01T13:14:02.957+00:00Elemis Fresh Skin + Signed Book Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3Kb8aD0hShZ6meG7KW36tqgqp9lfnFymbHkONcu1jsaeVBfek5cBjSsMmAR8I4oxP8W1S8PhmDTj7q4j8XVu5G3W_p7z3Q_ScjNaEIdgG1K5x4U6ctMmELyJqBW-YOnQ4b2aM2HmSWU/s1600/Elemis-FreshSkin.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv3Kb8aD0hShZ6meG7KW36tqgqp9lfnFymbHkONcu1jsaeVBfek5cBjSsMmAR8I4oxP8W1S8PhmDTj7q4j8XVu5G3W_p7z3Q_ScjNaEIdgG1K5x4U6ctMmELyJqBW-YOnQ4b2aM2HmSWU/s320/Elemis-FreshSkin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624371514828885794" border="0" /></a><br />So, you remember when we did the Elemis Fresh Skin giveaway a couple of weeks ago?<br />Well, to celebrate the 4th of July weekend here in the US and Canada Day in my beloved Canadialand, we're doing the SAME THING AGAIN but here in North America!<br /><br /><br /><br />So email me at lindsey@lindseykelk.com with the subject 'I want awesome skin' for your chance to win a full set of Elemis Fresh Skin goodies and a signed copy of The Single Girl's To-Do List.<br /><br />I managed to sneak ten minutes into my London trip to have a look at the new Elemis ranges that are coming up and sweet Jebus, they're delicious. Am obsessed with the new Revive shower gel but I'll tell you all abut that later...BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-35043155166522397632011-06-26T19:27:00.004+00:002011-06-27T08:34:20.857+00:00Colour Xtreme Summer Hair + GiveawayWell, Glasto is almost over except because it's Glasto, we're waiting for Beyonce, not the fat lady, to sing. Much more glamorous. If you, like me, would rather cut off your right arm than hole up in a filthy mud hole for nigh on a week, just to get a glimpse of Bono being, well, Bono (or another word that also has four letters but starts with a 'c') there's a way to experience festival chic* without leaving the comfort of your own home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtWOXZXu9-jQyUNvoS9wrxZxhfNRywUHTUiZZn5PXujsrz_myCi0vTvegSCEoBkgO20NwaZ1kYeMw0o0ZPM2hZfN-3RquaXZwFjQHK-Ri05STQpyyoK6VOTslOj8tRhfqzPwPX0JKKiE/s1600/spray.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 51px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtWOXZXu9-jQyUNvoS9wrxZxhfNRywUHTUiZZn5PXujsrz_myCi0vTvegSCEoBkgO20NwaZ1kYeMw0o0ZPM2hZfN-3RquaXZwFjQHK-Ri05STQpyyoK6VOTslOj8tRhfqzPwPX0JKKiE/s320/spray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622617428818202722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've always been a massive fan of colouring my hair and have sported many, many different hues in my day. Including pink. At the moment, I'm having kittens over the fact that my fiery red locks won't allow for the awesomeness that is ombre hair. You know all those super cool girls whose hair looks like it's been dip-dyed? Yeah, that. In fact, my amazingly hip hairdresser has her hair like it, a mid-brown fading down into sun-kissed blonde. In fact, half of Williamsburg has their hair like it. And so did half of Glasto.<br /><br />Happily, thanks to the awesomeness of Colour Xtreme colour sprays, you don't have to a) commit to a very strong look that you might go off after a few days or b) the expense of a very strong look you might go off after a few days. For less than a fiver you can get yourself down to Boots, buy a can of Colour Extreme and do it yourself. Either buy a darker shade and spray into your roots to darken the top or buy a fun colour and dip dye the ends. Blonde hair looks very summery with pink tips... Just spray in, let it settle then brush it through. When you're bored, wash it out. Amaze. For some actual useful tips, they've got a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/colourxtreme">Facebook page</a>. Have a look.<br /><br />And because the people at Colour Xtreme know we like to try new things, they've given me a FULL SET of colour sprays to give away. Email me at lindsey@lindseykelk.com and say I WANT AWESOME HAIR to be entered into the draw. You've got ONE WEEK!<br /><br />*let's be honest, who looks chic after a festival? Disgusting. Just get the Colour Xtreme and don't worry about the rest of it.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-73754242178553079362011-06-18T18:08:00.002+00:002011-06-18T18:13:22.795+00:00Clinique Lash Power MascaraI'm a bad BeautyLover.<br />Miss Keren sent me this an age ago and I forgot to post. Because I'm shit. Anyway, not shit, is Clinique's Lash Power mascara. I've long been a fan <a href="http://beautymecca.blogspot.com/2008/02/little-bit-of-lash-power.html">(see?)</a> but here's a reminder as to why it's awesome:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16KW3a_Jw9x5ohFIrdTT-UZHvAMyoRIiThf3k6JfcoOrMTl-5Qfy3cItfJZWcIEZ8-TwUlleKDOfNCUU1K-Rftsk5UnXfjEfGvW_Lx886dlUQ7e4hNu0OIk3FjhH4IrcztjT5D0ml72g/s1600/clq_6LG9_250.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16KW3a_Jw9x5ohFIrdTT-UZHvAMyoRIiThf3k6JfcoOrMTl-5Qfy3cItfJZWcIEZ8-TwUlleKDOfNCUU1K-Rftsk5UnXfjEfGvW_Lx886dlUQ7e4hNu0OIk3FjhH4IrcztjT5D0ml72g/s320/clq_6LG9_250.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619624026657977058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;">Seeing as BeautyMecca is all about lashes this week, I have another mascara to throw into the mix. I got a press sample of <span class="il">Clinique</span>’s <span class="il">Lash</span> Power a few weeks ago and I am seriously loving it. It lengthens and separates without any clumps, for very pretty lashes.<br /><br />BUT the best bit... it does NOT budge... at all. Until you want it to, that is. You don't need eye make-up remover to take it off. Just a little bit of warm water, some gentle massaging and it comes off, without panda eyes. It is just brilliant.<br /><br /><br /><br />I have tried the Blinc mascara that has the same removable qualities and I loved that too, but sorry Blinc, <span class="il">Clinique</span> has bettered your wand – it is just a better size and shape for lengthening.<br /><br />When this sample has run out I will be off to <span class="il">Clinique</span> for another. And as I generally change my mascara brand every time I buy a new mascara, this is a big compliment. And it’s only £15.<br /><br />They say: <i>Vows to look pretty for 24 hours without a smudge or smear. One stroke and these pretty lashes last through rain, sweat, humidity, tears. Yet the formula removes easily with warm water. Unique brush reaches and beautifully lengthens even the tiniest of lashes. Ophthalmologist tested, too.</i></span><br /><br />I'm all over Clinique at the moment. Between the Chubby Sticks and the Long Last Glosswear (in Juicy Apple in case you were wondering) I'm having a bit of a love in.<br /><br />What are you wearing right now?BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-45196981802608762942011-06-13T13:54:00.004+00:002011-06-13T14:07:22.245+00:00Elemis FreshSkin Competition + TSGTDL Giveaway!My love of Elemis is well documented here and so you can imagine how bloody excited I was to hear that they were launching a line for younger skins. It's a brilliant range for skins that have graduated from the teen skincare lines but aren't quite ready for the regular Elemis line... plus it's a more affordable way to get into the range. And the packaging is pink, which is nice.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaL31jPgJVTos5buD8S7DVHb7toinkyS2mtVxfPKFRk94ECJ4DHGvqWdNK9E7fJEim48aLF5TPkD2VGR-PDvJNhxx39xUKPTy63oTGKnYgZAEtW9-s18qmFTA37TGzZq2JApuSqKkJYU/s1600/12_CUTOUT.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQaL31jPgJVTos5buD8S7DVHb7toinkyS2mtVxfPKFRk94ECJ4DHGvqWdNK9E7fJEim48aLF5TPkD2VGR-PDvJNhxx39xUKPTy63oTGKnYgZAEtW9-s18qmFTA37TGzZq2JApuSqKkJYU/s320/12_CUTOUT.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617705336924495250" border="0" /></a><br />The products are all formulated with active raw ingredients like elderflower, rosehip seed oil, goji berry and apple specially chosen to care for young skin. I've been a devotee of the big sister range for the longest time but I've given several of the products a run out and I'm impressed. I forgot my Collagen Marine cream on my last trip to London and the lovely ladies at Elemis gave me the FreshSkin moisturiser to try and bugger me, if my skin wasn't just as soft and glowing as ever. I also loved the lip balm and as much as I detest cleansing wipe, the FreshSkin wipes did a bloody good job of trying to change my mind. There wasn't that nasty residue you often get with them and I'll be packing them for my festival appearances this summer. Check out the rest of the line <a href="http://www.timetospa.co.uk/">here</a>.<br /><br />To celebrate the FreshSkin launch, we have a full set of products PLUS a signed copy of my new book, The Single Girl's To-Do List to give away - it's Monday, we need cheering up... To enter, just leave a comment on this post. You can just say hi or ask a question or just say something lovely. My roommate's cat will be picking a winner on the 16th. YAY!BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-80818731348725971522011-06-07T00:51:00.005+00:002011-06-07T14:28:27.429+00:00Estee Lauder IdealistAs I've mentioned, it's bloody warm here in NYC right now and my skin is suffering. Happily, I have been extraordinarily lucky over the last couple of months to be testing out a brand new product from Estee Lauder which lands on UK counters June 7th! That's tomorrow! Or today! Depending on when you're reading!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMlb6fZQ3KhvablgpzDc2Y08MsVSncs7iL0yYBwGnECyA3Pe-WFPX0_yMq9cnm2Qc3cjVRSGRDj-UBdM2eB5RIAlUMrXfVVdbqYADani8rBUdAihZFhsjMiwS8CFJOQDFnvb1KqPoNZA/s1600/WXHY_311x311.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMlb6fZQ3KhvablgpzDc2Y08MsVSncs7iL0yYBwGnECyA3Pe-WFPX0_yMq9cnm2Qc3cjVRSGRDj-UBdM2eB5RIAlUMrXfVVdbqYADani8rBUdAihZFhsjMiwS8CFJOQDFnvb1KqPoNZA/s320/WXHY_311x311.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615483192503774178" border="0" /></a><br />A few years ago, I went cray cray for the Idealist Skin Refinisher. I loved the scent, I loved the feel of my skin afterwards and, well, quite frankly I liked the shiny green bottle. So you can imagine how delighted I was when I was invited to the launch of the new Idealist Even Skintone serum and Cooling Eye Illuminator (I was very excited - Martha Stewart was there).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb40w7e1TsxqSEZ-qpyKJGmzrk2g9g9jtDdbUT8IgMIR9FtnqlZKAMPCTopyi0ex8XVn2wV7LgSHw4xhsRXMgD3V6FvhJVW21ckC_4hkl2-wwaVP8h3LcHRAguDHWM99g7qCWkNTkwjDI/s1600/WRL0_311x311.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb40w7e1TsxqSEZ-qpyKJGmzrk2g9g9jtDdbUT8IgMIR9FtnqlZKAMPCTopyi0ex8XVn2wV7LgSHw4xhsRXMgD3V6FvhJVW21ckC_4hkl2-wwaVP8h3LcHRAguDHWM99g7qCWkNTkwjDI/s320/WRL0_311x311.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615483281366626610" border="0" /></a><br />Basically, the products are both amazing. There aren't <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span> many skincare products that deliver instant results and long term benefits but the Even Skintone Serum is one of them. Once I've applied the golden creamy product to my skin, I barely even need foundation. That is amazing. I do need a moisturiser with sunscreen (of course) but foundation? Fugedabowdit. As you can imagine, it's chock full of awesome ingredients (I talked to a scientist about them but I was a bit drunk so I can't really remember what she said. She was lovely though.) but all you really need to know is that it works. To the point where, when my sample runs out, I will be spending hard earned cash on more. <br /><br />The only thing that concerns me is that there's a fine chance that it's actually made with witchcraft - which would explain why I don't remember the science bit - because the one product works across all ethnicities and skintones. OK, it's probably not witchcraft but your skin will look instantly brighter and more radiant and over time, it helps even skintone because - and I quote - it includes 'Highly-effective anti-spot ingredients including an optimized Glucosamine-DP molecule blend, Vitamin C and Botanical Extracts that work together gently and quickly to help reduce the look of dark spots due to excess accumulations of pigment. Anti-oxidants including Rice Bran Extract and Vitamin E help skin remain looking free of imperfections and unevenness. Soothing anti-irritants including Liquorice and Gentian minimise the visible irritation that can cause a look of redness and blotchiness.'<br /><br />OK? OK.<br /><br />And as for the Cooling Eye Illuminator, it's pretty much a similar deal but combined with a lovely, lovely ceramic applicator which cools the eye area, making the results more immediate. And it comes in two shades because Estee Lauder are awesome. I was discussing eye creams with friends a couple of weeks ago and it turned out this one (particularly pretty) friend of a friend worked on the design team for Lauder packaging and had already tried the Cooling Eye Illuminator. Needless to say, our friends went away with very clear instructions on what they should be purchasing.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-12088872541274266572011-06-06T14:56:00.004+00:002011-06-06T15:03:55.620+00:00Clinique Chubby SticksNew York, my beloved New York, decided not to bother with spring this year and has rolled over into full on sweaty, steamy summer. This hurts me inside but more importantly, it also hurts me outside. I'm smothered in SPF 100 (not smothered actually as I have a delightful Neutrogena spray) and my make up is melting off my face. I've already switched from foundation to tinted moisturiser and my mascara is officially of the waterproof variety. But what to do for that pop of colour on the lips?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsx-g89GD8snu2QPsTVlgBxwvOTnPg9YA7Jxn5fxjlp8iempCvsBdmjLBjeveRMsGrOnZm9NJQpwNbf3F0IqWBefYj7BlalOs51C7lCjKhAXs7bIw10TM_EbYSkRUr_Hr7rNFh6ftVNyo/s1600/DisplayMedia.ashx.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsx-g89GD8snu2QPsTVlgBxwvOTnPg9YA7Jxn5fxjlp8iempCvsBdmjLBjeveRMsGrOnZm9NJQpwNbf3F0IqWBefYj7BlalOs51C7lCjKhAXs7bIw10TM_EbYSkRUr_Hr7rNFh6ftVNyo/s320/DisplayMedia.ashx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615122456971124386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've been a lip balm addict for as long as I can remember so it's not like I'm short on options. However, since receiving several samples of the new Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm, I've been smitten. I love a chunky pencil product, no really, you'll find all sorts of shit in my make-up bag just because someone made it into a pencil, so this is a dream come true. And on top of the 'made for Lindsey' packaging, they're actually really good. Just the right balance of colour saturation and moisturising product. They don't overdo it, you know how coloured balms sometimes build up and look gross? Not the case. They're subtle but definitely there. I'm all about Super Strawberry and Chunky Cherry but there are eight shades to choose from in total - got to be one for everyone, right?<br /><br />Also, side note, but I'm loving Clinique's ads right now.<br />I'm loving everything.<br />I'll be quiet.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-23686598342304325832011-06-06T02:05:00.003+00:002011-06-06T02:18:06.527+00:00Elemis Anti-Ageing Super DuoYou know I loves me some Elemis and you know I love to share my loves with you (I'm all love, all the time) so it's good news all round today.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRD3E1878Tt4Vd022DENLnd10XSh88ZlxXhnnvFNh4URQWHHW3D87_tA08_o5gPk_EDEpZGKBBCkusRfAacnD1tH2ecFB7LS_8s48yFwH88k6PhU6N0HcVywDghmGkBpR7GiYYx1EXrog/s1600/Picture+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRD3E1878Tt4Vd022DENLnd10XSh88ZlxXhnnvFNh4URQWHHW3D87_tA08_o5gPk_EDEpZGKBBCkusRfAacnD1tH2ecFB7LS_8s48yFwH88k6PhU6N0HcVywDghmGkBpR7GiYYx1EXrog/s320/Picture+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614925044002926450" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Throughout June, you can pick up the limited edition Anti-Ageing Duo, containing a her-yow-age 100ml supersize vat of the amazing Pro-Collagen Marine Cream and my beloved Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss capsules, top of my travel must-haves list. And it's in a pretty silver box. And yes it's £127.66 <span style="font-style: italic;">but</span> you'd be saving more than £59. So that's good, right? Right.<br /><br />Love it.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-89465362080379907252011-05-24T14:58:00.002+00:002011-05-24T15:02:20.052+00:00Bobbi Brown ConcealerThat lovely Ms Keren has been at it again, here she is with her review of Bobbi Brown's awesome new concealer...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin44fCInt8OrwKfIYOlT5xzzhPRVYtnPPvXr96FAajn3tpm35_6jCMbRwti6gobvK5WxVhk7pTW39p1JuXj4oL9Us8NimU-i0dnc0kV8Rw9DsBBOqe4yaSHLBkj7e1VNG7Lyrxghln3vU/s1600/Creamy+Concealer+Kit.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin44fCInt8OrwKfIYOlT5xzzhPRVYtnPPvXr96FAajn3tpm35_6jCMbRwti6gobvK5WxVhk7pTW39p1JuXj4oL9Us8NimU-i0dnc0kV8Rw9DsBBOqe4yaSHLBkj7e1VNG7Lyrxghln3vU/s320/Creamy+Concealer+Kit.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610297948318205858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p style="font-family: georgia; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> <span style="font-size:100%;">As Ms Kelk is sharing some of her fave products with you this week, I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and share with you some new goodies I have been trying out too...<br /><br />First up is <span class="il">Bobbi</span> Brown’s Creamy Concealer Kit... according to <span class="il">Bobbi</span>, concealer is the secret of the universe. She says the right concealer will make you look fresh and well-rested. I had my colour matched for this at a recent launch and as I feel like I always look tired these days, I was excited and hoping not to be disappointed. All the ladies who tried it left the room looking fresh, wide awake and minus eye bags! It is available in 14 shades and it comes in a dinky package for re-touches – on one side is the creamy concealer and the other side is a finishing powder. My only complaint is that the lights were pretty bright at both events and it started to separate after a while under the extreme heat. I don’t know if any one else experienced this. However I have been using it for a couple of weeks in a more normal environment, for example, tube-office-tube-home and even the recent sunny and hot days and it has faired much better... So it’s not much of a gripe as it does remove the purple tones better than the other under eye concealers I have tried over the years and looks very natural. One thing to note, it is really only for under eyes as the consistency isn’t suitable for other blemishes. <span class="il">Bobbi</span> also recommends using a lightweight eye cream before you apply, but you can check out a video of how to apply it properly on their website too.<br /></span> </p> <span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;" > <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Creamy Concealer Kit is priced at £23.50</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.bobbibrown.co.uk</a></span>BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6059655462471718512.post-12024596254286874902011-05-17T21:03:00.003+00:002011-05-17T21:12:00.176+00:00These are a few of my favourite things... L'Oreal MascaraOne of the reasons I started writing BeautyMecca was to fulfill my quest for the ultimate mascara. Over time I have discovered that no one mascara can satisfy the needs of a woman, it's just too much to ask. But thanks to my tireless dedication to buying up the entire mascara stocks of every shop I pass by, I have found several that between them, just about do every job I could ask for.<br /><br />Given that mascara needs changing pretty often, I've found cheaper brands to be just as good as the designer labels and my top go to mazzy for thick, fluttery lashes is L'Oreal's Voluminous Million Lashes. It's cheap, it's effective, the brush is great, it doesn't make my lashes clump together and I like the shiny gold tube.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ZnQmEE_OkrJBGkk-YfAVedJPMlsanHfh2z9lNFf4QvG6sbxzqxkZLlQZBebwqpbfiZnpmm0NJLE8XpkaA9GQGY5c_KJEea-tg4PZ6_HDUVcOLcbeZrqPraRyAyw32mgGOhk_b_VSIJA/s1600/LOreal-Voluminous-Million-Lashes-Mascara.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ZnQmEE_OkrJBGkk-YfAVedJPMlsanHfh2z9lNFf4QvG6sbxzqxkZLlQZBebwqpbfiZnpmm0NJLE8XpkaA9GQGY5c_KJEea-tg4PZ6_HDUVcOLcbeZrqPraRyAyw32mgGOhk_b_VSIJA/s320/LOreal-Voluminous-Million-Lashes-Mascara.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607795355650464082" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As someone who has fun chipmunk cheeks, I have a problem with mascara smudging under my eyes at the first sign of wear and tear but this bad boy tends to last a little longer than most others. It's not waterproof by any stretch of the imagination but it really lasts. And seriously, the longest, flutteriest lashes you ever did see.<br /><br />Apparently J Lo and Jennifer Hudson are fans, so, you know... 'tis the shit.BeautyLoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07188279812805318568noreply@blogger.com1